Jiu Jitsu, Manhood, and Purpose: Lessons from Lael Rodrigues By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT and Lael Rodrigues, BJJ Black Belt and Coach Based on Episode 8 of the Lion Counseling Podcast The Fight is Real—On and Off the Mats Lael Rodrigues knows what it means to fight. As a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, gym
Why You’re Not Addicted—You’re Avoiding Pain By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT (based on conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 7 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Addiction Is Not the Enemy. It’s a Symptom. Whether it’s alcohol, porn, weed, food, or social media—most guys we work with aren’t just trying
Understanding Anger: What It's Really Trying to Tell You By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT Based on Episode 6 with Zack Carter (Counselor and Coach) on the Lion Counseling Podcast Anger Isn’t the Problem—It’s a Signal Most men don’t need to be taught how to get angry. We’re experts. But few of us have been
Why Bitcoiners Feel at Home at Lion Counseling By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion Counseling Yes, I'm a Bitcoiner—And That Matters Bitcoin isn't just about money. It’s about freedom, self-sovereignty, moral conviction, and a deep dissatisfaction with systems that erode personal agency and long-term value. As a therapist, husband,
Why Men Struggle to Make Friends - And How to Fix It By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV (in conversation with Zack Carter, Counselor and Coach) Based on Episode 5 of the Lion Counseling Podcast Modern Men Are Isolated—But It Doesn’t Have to Stay That Way Let’s face it: a lot of men
Why You Keep Fighting About Sex—and How to Stop It Fighting in marriage usually comes down to three things: money, sex, and chores. And out of those three, fighting about sex is often the most emotionally charged. It touches on identity, connection, rejection, and vulnerability,
Meeting Bo Nickal: Faith, Fighting, and the Heart of a Champion By Mark Odland, MA, LMFT, MDIV | Founder of Lion Counseling Originally inspired by a personal post on LinkedIn A Chance Meeting with Bo Nickal Friday night, I had the unexpected honor of meeting Bo Nickal—an elite UFC middleweight contender and 3-time NCAA
How Much Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cost in 2026 When people start thinking about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) therapy, one of the first questions that comes up is how much does it cost? It’s a fair question, and honestly, it’s one you should be asking
Men: What Is Holding You Back from Achieving Your Goals? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already doing a lot of things right. Maybe you’ve got a stable job, you provide for your family, and from the outside looking in, it seems like you’re
Find an Online Porn Addiction Therapist To Break the Cycle If you’re reading this, you might be tired of feeling stuck in a loop, telling yourself this is the last time, only to fall back into the same pattern again. We’ve worked with a lot of
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